The family of the six men , who died after allegedly inhaling smoke from a brazier in the KwaZulu-Natal midlands, doesnt suspect any foul play. The men died in their sleep on Sunday morning while attending a relatives traditional ceremony. Their ages range from 17 to 50.
The traditional ceremony hosted by the Magwenyane family ended with tragedy as six relatives died in their sleep after inhaling what is believed to be toxic fumes that were released from a brazier, which was kept alight throughout the night.
Amongst the deceased is Nqubeko Mtshali, who is in his mid-twenties. Just recently, Mtshali graduated with a Bachelors degree in Administration from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His grandmother, Agnes Mtshali says he was the familys hope.
Agnesss son and a nephew were in the incident.
We are told that they used a brazier in a small room, and they fell asleep. This was a woods brazier, and they were sleeping in a very small room which has no windows. We believe they might have inhaled smoke, which then affected their breathing, Mtshali says.
